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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join the Manufacturing Automation team in Costa Mesa. This role focuses on designing, integrating, and deploying automated manufacturing systems across Anduril's factories at national scale.
You will own controls engineering for production equipment on the night shift (approximately 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM), supporting commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and process development for automation equipment including PLCs, HMIs, robots, and conveyors. Key responsibilities include integrating internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures to ensure rapid resolution and long-term reliability, and partnering with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment; strong PLC programming skills on Allen Bradley systems; proficiency in Ignition SCADA development; and strong Fanuc robot programming and troubleshooting capabilities. U.S. Person status is required due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Preferred qualifications include 6+ years of controls and automation experience, experience integrating with MES and QMS systems, and familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCAD. Anduril offers competitive equity grants and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.
